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Virginity in Scripture refers to sexual purity before marriage and holds significant moral and legal importance in biblical law. The term is most notably applied to Mary, the mother of Jesus, whose virginal conception fulfilled Old Testament prophecy.

Overview

The Bible addresses virginity primarily in the context of marriage and sexual morality. Old Testament law protected the rights and reputation of virgins, establishing consequences for those who violated them. Virginity signified purity and was expected of unmarried women entering marriage. The New Testament fulfills prophecy through Mary's virginal conception of Jesus Christ.

Key Scriptures

"Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: the virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel" (Isaiah 7:14, NIV).

"All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet: 'The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel'" (Matthew 1:23, NIV).

"She was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be pregnant through the Holy Spirit" (Matthew 1:18, NIV).

Application

Christians should honor sexual purity as God's design for relationships and recognize Mary's virginity as central to affirming Jesus's unique divine origin and humanity.

Scripture References 40

Deuteronomy 22:23 Deuteronomy 22:24 Deuteronomy 22:17 Deuteronomy 22:18 Deuteronomy 22:19 Deuteronomy 22:20 Deuteronomy 22:21 Deuteronomy 22:23 Deuteronomy 22:24 2 Samuel 13:18 Exodus 22:17 Isaiah 7:14 Matthew 1:23 Luke 1:27 Lamentations 1:4 Lamentations 2:10 Matthew 25:1 Matthew 25:2 Matthew 25:3 Matthew 25:4 Matthew 25:5 Matthew 25:6 Matthew 25:7 Matthew 25:8 Matthew 25:9 Matthew 25:10 Matthew 25:11 Matthew 25:12 Matthew 25:13 Leviticus 21:14 Deuteronomy 22:13 Deuteronomy 22:14 Deuteronomy 22:15 Deuteronomy 22:16 Deuteronomy 22:17 Deuteronomy 22:18 Deuteronomy 22:19 Deuteronomy 22:20 Deuteronomy 22:21 Judges 11:37

Full Topical Reference List 42 total — Nave's Topical Bible

Betrothal of, a quasi marriage

Deuteronomy 22:23 Deuteronomy 22:24

Character of, to be protected

Deuteronomy 22:17 Deuteronomy 22:18 Deuteronomy 22:19 Deuteronomy 22:20 Deuteronomy 22:21 Deuteronomy 22:23 Deuteronomy 22:24

Distinguishing apparel of

Dowry of

Exodus 22:17

Mother of Jesus a virgin

Isaiah 7:14 Luke 1:27 Matthew 1:23

Mourn in the temple

Lamentations 1:4 Lamentations 2:10

Parable of the wise and foolish

Matthew 25:1 Matthew 25:2 Matthew 25:3 Matthew 25:4 Matthew 25:5 Matthew 25:6 Matthew 25:7 Matthew 25:8 Matthew 25:9 Matthew 25:10 Matthew 25:11 Matthew 25:12 Matthew 25:13

Priests might marry none but

Leviticus 21:14

Proofs of

Deuteronomy 22:13 Deuteronomy 22:14 Deuteronomy 22:15 Deuteronomy 22:16 Deuteronomy 22:17 Deuteronomy 22:18 Deuteronomy 22:19 Deuteronomy 22:20 Deuteronomy 22:21

Virginity of, bewailed

Judges 11:37 Judges 11:38 Judges 11:39

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